Nominations are now being sought for the prestigious NIAA2025 which will recognise and showcase excellence and best practice in the participation and delivery of Apprenticeships.
Finalists will be selected and invited to a special awards ceremony on Wednesday 26th March 2025.
There are eight award categories for 2025:
- Apprentice of the Year Award (Levels 2-3);
- Higher Level Apprentice of the Year Award (Level 4+);
- Public Sector Apprentice of the Year Award;
- Large Employer in partnership with their Training Provider Award (employers with 250 employees and over);
- Small to Medium Enterprise in partnership with their Training Provider Award (employers with fewer than 250 employees);
- Mentor Award;
- Diversity and Inclusion Award;
- And New for 2025 – Public Sector Employer in partnership with their Training Provider Award.
Completed nomination forms must be submitted before 12:00 noon on Friday 8th November 2024 – late returns will not be accepted.
Full details on application criteria for each of the awards, and how to apply, are available on the Department’s website at :
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards | Department for the Economy